Monthly Archives: May 2017

Chamber Chairman sounds some right notes

Posted on May 24, 2017 by weblogbahamas

In yesterday's Tribune Business, Mr. Gowon Bowe came out in support of Super Value Foodstore chain owner, Jr. Roberts who was lamenting the lack of an appeals process for fines assessed by the Inland Revenue Department over disputed infractions with … Continue reading →

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We lost. We won.

Posted on May 23, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, They say that the leader has the final responsibility and should take the blame whenever a defeat is experienced by the group he or she is leading. That is a view I subscribe to but only in those … Continue reading →

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More Fiscal Lessons: Canadian Prime Ministers and Government Spending: A Retrospective

Posted on May 22, 2017 by weblogbahamas

This bulletin measures the level of per-person program spending undertaken annually by each prime minister, adjusting for inflation, since 1870.  1867 to 1869 were excluded due to a lack of inflation data. Per-person spending spiked during World War I (under … Continue reading →

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Adam Ezra Group releases new CD Hurricane Wind. Download it for free

Posted on May 22, 2017 by weblogbahamas

"It’s difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin' essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but frontman Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: community.  "To the musicians at the heart of AEG, … Continue reading →

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Links of interest: Keynes and Austerity & P.J. O’Rourke: Things Are Going To Be Fine

Posted on May 21, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Keynes and Austerity "The anti-austerity mindset has become the anti-economics mindset" "The Keynesian multiplier can only work its magic during a recession "Keynesians do not believe a country can borrow itself rich “…for some, attending anti-austerity marches has become a … Continue reading →

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Arawak Port Development (APD) Seeking 14 Acres Of Land

Posted on May 20, 2017 by weblogbahamas

According to Tribune Business the port is requesting 14 acres of land to expand their operations to include more space for Bahamas Customs inspections and storage along with a new Road Traffic Department facility. This ignited a firestorm of racist … Continue reading →

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A Century Later, Mises Is Still Being Validated

Posted on May 19, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by MN Gordon This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. It has been said that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” No one quite knows … Continue reading →

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Atlantis, Paradise Island Forms Shared Mission Coalition To Nuture A Bahamian Cultural And Entrepreneurial Renaissance

Posted on May 18, 2017 by weblogbahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (May 8, 2017) – Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas announces a first-of-its-kind shared mission coalition to nurture the Bahamian creative and entrepreneurial community. The resort has partnered with shared mission creative agency, enso, to develop an impact platform … Continue reading →

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Trailblazers: The New Zealand Story

Posted on May 17, 2017 by weblogbahamas

"First pain, then gain… "New Zealand is a place of great natural beauty and resources, of pioneering immigrants from the Maori to the more recent settlers. They’re fierce, hardy, and strong, able to withstand challenges like the massive economic challenge … Continue reading →

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A Teachable Moment

Posted on May 16, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, At the risk of stating the obvious, the May 2017 general election is a teachable moment for both the outgoing and incoming governments. The Bahamian people sent a clear message and it is this: You have a window … Continue reading →

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